Patricia Boyd Giles, 79, died Jan. 17, 2020, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tenn. Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in Clarksdale. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Clarksdale with burial in the Oakridge Cemetery.

Even though a good part of winter is behind us, late winter and early spring in Mississippi can bring bone-chilling temperatures. Clarksdale Public Utilities wants to help customers manage heating costs by sharing tips to save energy while staying safe and cozy indoors.